Epson Singapore Pte. Ltd.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020-04 to 2021-03, 2023-04 to 2024-03)
Reporting Period: 2020-04 to 2021-03
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:4,752,800 kWh/year (renewable)
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Sustainability
- Social Responsibility
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Achieved 85% green purchasing for consumables
- Maintained zero waste-to-landfill (Hillsboro), with 1% decrease in solid waste
- Achieved 8% CO2 reduction
- Purchased 4,752,800 kWh of renewable power, avoiding 7,425,774 lbs. of CO2 emissions
- Recycled or diverted 166 tons of materials from landfill in FY21
- Upgraded Hillsboro site’s HVAC system with approximately 48% energy reduction
Social Achievements
- Provided TriMet annual passes for public transportation to all Portland metro area employees
- Made monetary donations to various local non-profit organizations focusing on environment, STEM education, social welfare, culture, and arts
- Implemented 53 environmental e-kaizens, saving an average of $13,758 per month
Governance Achievements
- Maintained ISO 14001 certification without interruption since 1998
- No major non-conformances found during the 2021 Bureau Veritas Certification audit
- Completed annual executive management strategic review, annual EHS committee review, and monthly leadership overviews
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
- Not disclosed
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Green purchasing program maintained through vendor surveys and audits
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: ISO 14001
Certifications: ISO 14001:2015
Third-party Assurance: Bureau Veritas Certification
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Washington County Green Business Leaders Gold Award
Reporting Period: 2023-04 to 2024-03
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:3,131.32 tCO2e/year (gross), 1,970.99 tCO2e/year (net)
Scope 1 Emissions:88.97 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:1,160.33 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:1,160.33 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:100% (Scope 2, offset with RECs)
Total Energy Consumption:1,376,312.00 kWh/year
Water Consumption:2,435.19 m3/year
Waste Generated:13,440.70 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Achieve Sustainability in a Circular Economy
- Advance the Frontiers of Industry
- Fulfil our Social Responsibility
Environmental Achievements
- Achieved BCA Green Mark Gold certification for Epson Singapore office
- Phased out the use of plastic bottles at all Epson SEA corporate offices
- Launched Epson’s Ink Bottle and Cartridge Collection and Disposal Programme in Singapore, Malaysia, and Philippines.
- Launched corporate trash collection programmes in the Philippines and Malaysia.
- Epson Group sites transitioned to using 100% renewable electricity
Social Achievements
- Instituted 24/7 access to whistleblowing channel for all employees
- Maintained “0” work-related fatalities
- Conducted unconscious bias training and refresher for 99% of all employees
- Partnership with WWF Singapore to focus on coral and mangrove restoration
- Partnership with ASEAN Fashion Designers Showcase to foster sustainable approaches
Governance Achievements
- Established a Sustainability Task Force to drive sustainability strategy
- Conducted workshops on sustainability concepts, frameworks and global reporting standards
- Strengthened anti-corruption policy and training
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Carbon-negative and underground resource-free by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce scope 1 and 2 emissions by 34% by 2025
- Phase out single-use plastics at all Epson SEA corporate offices by 2025
- Achieve the equivalent of BCA Green Mark (re)certification at all Epson SEA entities by 2025
- Ensure continued 24/7 access to whistleblowing channel by 2025
- Maintain “0” work-related fatalities by 2025
- Achieve “0” work-related injury by 2025
- Achieve 100% completion of unconscious bias training and refresher annually by 2025
Environmental Challenges
- Lack of sustainability knowledge to interpret collected data
- Teething challenges in data collection process across the region
Mitigation Strategies
- Conducted workshops led by professional sustainability consultants
- Developing automated systems and standardised processes for data management
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 160 (35%) of 454 new suppliers screened using environmental criteria
Responsible Procurement
- Epson Supplier Guidelines
- Epson Business Code of Conduct
- RBA Code of Conduct
- UN SDGs
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards 2021
Certifications: BCA Green Mark Gold
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 7
- SDG 12
- SDG 6
- SDG 8
- SDG 3
- SDG 5
- SDG 10
- SDG 4
- SDG 14
- SDG 16
Refer to the respective Material Significance
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Heat-Free technology printers
- High-capacity ink pack systems
- Mercury-free laser projectors
- PaperLab Paper Recycling System
Awards & Recognition
- BCA Green Mark Gold